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Village needs open meetings, not secrecy

Recently, POA board president Keith Keck organized a group to address the “future financials” of Hot Springs Village. This group has determined that all meetings will be closed door, with only members and invited guests allowed to participate. No press, and not you.

At the Nov. 20 POA board meeting, I proposed that this group should be organized as an ad-hoc committee, with a board-approved charter. This proposal was defeated 2-4, with only myself and director Frank Leeming supporting the proposal.

As a community, we need to elect directors who are committed to open meetings, not secrecy.

In early 2013, a small group of board members pressed for upgrades at the east gate. You saw the results - a plan that was acceptable to almost no one. An ad-hoc committee was formed, owners’ expertise was tapped, and we have a much more sound approach. But that lesson has not been learned, and again we are hoping for good results with limited (or no) property owner input.

A few people, hand picked by one board president, may very well determine the future of Hot Springs Village. This isn’t right. Let the board know that you support open government.